12 resorts where your vacation comes with a new skill to learn
USA TODAY
Hotels around the world are offering “skillcations,” blending traditional getaways with experiences like sailing, scuba diving and beekeeping.
Sometimes, lounging on the beach is all you need for a perfect vacation. But vacation bliss can also come from hands-on travel experiences. If you, like me, love that feeling of learning something fun and new, allow me to introduce you to the "skillcation."
A skillcation combines all of the usual elements of a vacation with the opportunity to learn a new skill while traveling. I'm not talking about just the usual suspects like tennis and golf. Hotels and resorts offer all kinds of experiences to help guests try new hobbies and learn about the world around them. Here are 12 great hotels and resorts for a skillcation.
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The skill: sports broadcasting
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